What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator position at Home Instead - Summerville SC?
Home Instead is looking for a entry-level HR & Recruitment Coordinator who has experience with recruiting and understands that great recruiting isn't just about filling positions — it's about finding the right people, making them feel valued, and creating an experience that makes them want to stay.
Home Instead is a 24/7 provider of non-medical home care serving seniors throughout the Charleston area. Our caregivers are the heart of what we do.
This position is a full-time Monday - Friday. With a weekend rotation (1 weekend about every 5-6 weeks) , of supporting the after hours weekend on-call team, when they need office support.
Recruit Like a Rockstar
- Own a consistent, high-volume pipeline of qualified caregiver applicants.
- Develop creative, innovative ways to find experienced caregivers with a heart for seniors.
- Manage and optimize Indeed postings and other recruiting sources.
- Build relationships in the community and identify and participate in new recruiting opportunities.
- Constantly ask: "Where can we find great people that others aren't reaching?"
Create an Experience People Remember
- We believe people don't want to feel like a number in a hiring pipeline.
- They want to feel seen, heard, appreciated, and valued.
As our Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, you'll be one of the first faces our caregivers meet and an important part of their experience with Home Instead.
- Conduct interviews and identify candidates who align with our values.
- Communicate consistently with applicants throughout the hiring process.
- Coordinate and conduct new-hire orientations.
- Make new caregivers feel welcomed, valued, and excited to join our team.
- Follow up with new hires throughout the onboarding process.
- Help caregivers understand their role, expectations, and opportunities with Home Instead.
- Build genuine relationships that encourage Care Professionals to stay engaged and connected.
- Recognize great performance and celebrate wins.
- Help develop creative retention strategies that make our caregivers feel appreciated.
- Address performance concerns appropriately and partner with leadership when coaching or termination is necessary.
Be the Connection Between Recruiting, Retention & Scheduling
- This role is a critical bridge between Recruitment & Retention and Scheduling.
- Your job is to help make sure the people we recruit have a great experience after they join our team — and that we're paying attention when something isn't working.
- Communicate regularly with the Scheduling team regarding caregiver availability and desired schedules.
- Help identify caregivers who need additional hours or support.
- Follow up when caregivers aren't receiving the hours they want.
- Participate in weekly Recruitment & Retention and Scheduling meetings.
- Pull and review reports to identify opportunities for recruiting and retention.
- Help ensure established processes are being followed.
- Keep the team focused on the highest-payoff recruiting and retention activities.
- Identify problems and bring forward solutions.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Previous HR and/or recruiting experience
- Experience interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organization and follow-through
- The ability to manage multiple priorities without losing the personal touch
- A creative, problem-solving mindset
- Confidence communicating with applicants, caregivers, and internal teams
- A genuine interest in helping people succeed
- Experience in caregiver recruitment or home care is a plus, but not required
If you're an experienced recruiter or HR professional who loves people, problem-solving, and making a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $36,031 - $51,051